From Rubber to Road: Understanding Tire Composition
The tire is an essential part of a vehicle that makes movement possible. Of course, it is easy to identify a tire and a tread pattern that works best for their vehicle, but when it comes to knowing how the tire was made, many dealers shake their heads.
6th City Cycles: Not Your ‘Run Of The Mill’ Shop
Not your typical dealership, 6th City Cycles is a custom shop that turns out built-to-order bikes and in-house powder coating.
Yamaha Unveils 2019 ATV Lineup
Yamaha Motor Corp. is expanding its family of off-road utility and sport ATVs, providing superior capability, comfort and confidence in a wide variety of terrain and situations for off-road enthusiasts.
ODI Grips Partners with Technical Touch in Belgium
ODI appointed Technical Touch to serve as the exclusive ODI Powersports Distribution warehouse for each of these territories while also serving a larger role as an ODI European fulfillment center for the popular ODI Podium CFT, Podium FLIGHT and the 7/8 OE replacement model handlebars.
Monotube Cartridge Kit for Kawasaki KLR
Progressive Suspension’s Monotube Fork Cartridge Kit is designed for the Kawasaki KLR650 and performance-oriented riders who demand both handling and ride quality out of their bike.
Husqvarna Introduces 2019 Mini Motocross Lineup
The 2019 TC 50, TC 65 and TC 85 machines offer the next generation of motocross riders the chance to experience the thrill of riding their first real race machine.
K&L Supply: 2018 Product Catalog
Whether it’s lifts and tire equipment, ultrasonic cleaners and diagnostic tools, lubricants and accessories, or K&L’s full line of parts for major OEM applications, the new K&L Catalog has it covered.
OEM UPDATE: Vanderhall Ready to Win The Trade Wars
With a healthy power-to-weight ratio and 4.5-second 0-60 mph acceleration, the Vanderhall Venice offers plenty of bang for the buck (MSRP under $30K) and decent dealer margins. Did we mention Vanderhall is made in the USA, so it won’t become a casualty of a trade war?
Arnott Ultimate Ride Kits for 2018 Harley-Davidson Softails
Arnott engineers improved Harley-Davidson’s the new cruiser’s rear suspension by designing a fully adjustable Ultimate Ride Series FOX mono shock and air spring that can be controlled with an on-board compressor and handlebar-mounted inflation switch.
Triumph Unveils New Speed Triple S & RS
Aggressive, agile and purposeful; the Triumph Speed Triple created the performance naked category back in 1994 and coined the phrase ‘factory streetfighter’.
Honda Announces 2018 Gold Wing
The much anticipated 2018 Gold Wing and Gold Wing Tour models was revealed during a special event at Santa Barbara, California’s MOXI Museum of Exploration and Innovation.
DEI Introduces 2018 Product Catalog
Catalog features close to 70 new innovative heat & sound control solutions for automotive and powersports
V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati Cancelled After 18 Years
We were concerned when registrations didn’t open in September as scheduled, but now comes word that the 2018 V-Twin Expo has been cancelled.
Can-Am Rolls Out New Smartphone Connect Display for 2018 Spyders
BRP recently introduced a new, fully-digital instrument panel on a majority of its 2018 Can-Am Spyder vehicles. Always having the consumer in mind, the ingenious display is the first in the motorcycle industry to provide access to third-party smartphone apps, thanks to seamless connectivity via BRP Connect.
Harley-Davidson Makes the Dyna Irrelevant
After 25 years in the lineup, Harley shocked their dealers with the news that the Dyna was done. Ditto for the V-Rod after its 16-year production cycle.
Flying Tiger Motorcycles, St. Louis
Planning is Overrated Some businesses follow a well-defined, meticulously detailed plan, taking measured steps that lead to expected goals. Flying Tiger Motorcycles in the St. Louis suburb of Maplewood, isn’t one of them. But success has followed anyway and that’s impressive for an independent motorcycle shop born on a whim in 2010 and sustained on
